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zgm1

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7/5/2009 19:53:39

About DRm

Can someone explain the difference between DRM music and non-DRM music (you get 10 of these for free upon purchasing a 1-month Zune pass) please? Thanks.

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ElectroGeek007

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7/5/2009 21:31:08

re: About DRm

DRM music (like the Zune Pass) can only be played on computers and Zune devices that are linked to your account. Non-DRM music (the 10 free songs) are mp3 files that are playable on any computer or portable device.

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zgm1

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7/5/2009 22:18:05

re: About DRm

Thanks for the info, but with Zune Pass, you can download unlimited songs for free, don't ya?

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NSILMike

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7/5/2009 22:53:26

re: About DRm

zgm1 wrote:
Can someone explain the difference between DRM music and non-DRM music (you get 10 of these for free upon purchasing a 1-month Zune pass) please? Thanks.

DRM= Digital Rights Management. It means the tracks are encrypted, and you need a license key to decrypt and play them- thus you cannot share them. It also means that the software can control what you do with them. For instance Zune Pass tracks cannot be burned to a CD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

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zgm1

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7/6/2009 04:36:15

re: About DRm

NSILMike wrote:
zgm1 wrote:
Can someone explain the difference between DRM music and non-DRM music (you get 10 of these for free upon purchasing a 1-month Zune pass) please? Thanks.
DRM= Digital Rights Management. It means the tracks are encrypted, and you need a license key to decrypt and play them- thus you cannot share them. It also means that the software can control what you do with them. For instance Zune Pass tracks cannot be burned to a CD.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

Interesting. Thanks alot! I just bought mine off eBay and should come this week!